Abner had killed Joab’s brother, Asahel, in battle. Joab cannot wait for the Lord but must exact his own vengeance.

This psalm mourns the defilement of the temple and the destruction of Jerusalem. It almost certainly refers to the Babylonian conquest under Nebuchadnezzar. The psalmist cries, How long, and pleas that God remember not their former iniquities. The psalm closes with a confirmation that they are God’s people and that they will give Him thanks forever.

The name Nabal means fool (see 1 Samuel 25:25). In scripture, a fool is much more than a degrading name you throw at someone you dislike.

Did Jesus drink alcoholic wine? It is assumed by a great many that He did. Let’s examine this for a moment.

This is a most difficult time for David. He is constantly in fear for his life. Yet, he survives by continually seeking God’s will.

Christians ought to be the best friends someone can have. This lesson shows the value of true friendship.

God brings a man into the world who will begin to bring Israel back to God. That man is Samuel.

College Notes of David Reagan as taught in Scripture Baptist College. These notes cover the doctrine of the Bible.

College Notes of David Reagan as taught in Scripture Baptist College. These notes cover the doctrine of the Bible.

Perhaps the most prevalent sin of the Christian today is that of complaining. It is in our nature. How many things have we murmured or complained about today and we were not even conscious of it? In our heart we have strategically placed complaining as one of the smaller sins or perhaps not even sin at all. God, however, has a different outlook on the matter and we would do well to adopt God’s viewpoint versus our own. God tells us in His word “And having food and raiment let us be therewith content”, and in another place He says “and be ye thankful”. Complaining is not so. As such we ought to learn what the scriptures say about complaining and take heed to its warnings.